If the weather throughout September has been nothing less than startling, then, the last week has been magnificent. Cool mornings but no frost and days warming slowly to record temperatures for this part of the world. We have been outdoors as much as possible, on foot, on bike, on deck, whatever. This is not going to last forever.
Not much to tell. After working for 3 companies over 43+ years (38 years 7 months with my last company), I finally got that promotion I had waited my entire career for……retirement.
I have been exploring this new career for the past 7+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wants has been very fulfilling. Early on, there was a long list of projects in my “to-do” hopper and I attacked these projects with a vengeance for the first 9 months of retirement. Eventually, my brain told me that this was not what retirement was about, so it took me another 5 months before my industriousness again took over and I attacked another line of projects, this time somewhat shorter and less complicated, as well as many new projects related to the family weddings in 2016. After going hard for 6 weeks and 3 weddings, my body was telling me to relax, then the flu bug hit and as soon as that was done with me, my sciatic acted up. No rest for the wicked. In 2020 and 2021, the Covid 19 pandemic changed the whole retirement gig. I was lucky to not be still working, for sure.
I enjoy photography, gardening, working with my hands, walking, cycling, skiing, travelling, reading and creating special photo and video productions obtained in my first pastime. I may never become wealthy in any of these pursuits, but I already feel I am rich in life experiences far beyond any expectation.
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11 thoughts on “Golden Time – The Gathering”
Great imaged, particularly the one called ‘A Lovely Couple’! 🙂
Such a wonderful collection of beautiful photos, Allan. I love a good reflection photo. The wonderful thing about using reflections when taking photos is that they can completely alter the image from something fairly straightforward to something richer or abstract or otherwise more artistic. Thanks for sharing and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
Thanks Aiva. Reflections, whether clear or distorted can offer a unique perspective on things. I have one reflection photo from Jasper on my wall at home. It is a winter reflection on clear ice just after freeze up. I have never seen anything similar since. Thanks for reading and commenting. Happy Monday. Allan
The sequences were done on Burst setting, but the single shots were a bit tricky, especially as the geese got closer. The lighting that evening was magical. Thanks for reading Leighton. Allan
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Great imaged, particularly the one called ‘A Lovely Couple’! 🙂
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Thanks very much. The lighting at that time of the evening was magical. Thanks for reading. Have a great Sunday. Allan
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You are very welcome Allan! Take care! 🙂
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Beautiful pictures! I’m glad all the honking isn’t included in the post 🙂
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Thanks Lyssy. I also omitted all the goose poop. You’re welcome. Allan 😁
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That was very kind of you 😂
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Such a wonderful collection of beautiful photos, Allan. I love a good reflection photo. The wonderful thing about using reflections when taking photos is that they can completely alter the image from something fairly straightforward to something richer or abstract or otherwise more artistic. Thanks for sharing and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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Thanks Aiva. Reflections, whether clear or distorted can offer a unique perspective on things. I have one reflection photo from Jasper on my wall at home. It is a winter reflection on clear ice just after freeze up. I have never seen anything similar since. Thanks for reading and commenting. Happy Monday. Allan
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Lovely, expertly-timed images Allan. The Golden Geese in flight are like ink paintings.
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The sequences were done on Burst setting, but the single shots were a bit tricky, especially as the geese got closer. The lighting that evening was magical. Thanks for reading Leighton. Allan
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